A car owner washed her car on a public street in violation of a local ordinance. A sudden cold spell formed ice on a crosswalk, and a pedestrian slipped and injured herself. The only evidence of negligence is the ordinance violation. The court should grant or deny directed verdict?

A car owner washed her car on a public street in violation of a local ordinance. A sudden cold spell formed ice on a crosswalk, and a pedestrian slipped and injured herself. The only evidence of negligence is the ordinance violation. The court should grant or deny directed verdict?

• A. Grant the pedestrian’s motion for directed verdict.
• B. Grant the car owner’s motion for directed verdict.
• C. Deny both motions and let the case proceed to a full trial.
• D. Deny the pedestrian’s motion and grant judgment for the car owner.

Answer: (B)